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Unraveling the Mystery of the Ocean’s Twilight Zone

Unraveling the Mystery of the Ocean’s Twilight Zone

A new exhibit shows off the undersea creatures who populate one of the most mysterious, poorly understood parts of the ocean. The post Unraveling the Mystery of the Ocean's Twilight Zone appeared first on WIRED.

Absurd Creatures: The Bearcat Isn’t a Bear or Cat But It Does Smell Like Popcorn

Absurd Creatures: The Bearcat Isn’t a Bear or Cat But It Does Smell Like Popcorn

The binturong has a prehensile tail, crazy feet, and excretes a scent that smells like popcorn. Just call it Orville Smellenbacher. The post Absurd Creatures: The Bearcat Isn't a Bear or Cat But It Does Smell Like Popcorn appeared first on WIRED.

Absurd Creatures: Fish Think They’re Safe From Birds But This Bird Is Like LOL

Absurd Creatures: Fish Think They’re Safe From Birds But This Bird Is Like LOL

For a bird called the kingfisher, impalement is a way of life. The post Absurd Creatures: Fish Think They're Safe From Birds But This Bird Is Like LOL appeared first on WIRED.

Soon You’ll Swallow Origami Pills and Get Magnetic Colonoscopies

Soon You’ll Swallow Origami Pills and Get Magnetic Colonoscopies

An origami pill is a fascinating glimpse into the future of incision-free surgery, one propelled in large part by magnets. The post Soon You'll Swallow Origami Pills and Get Magnetic Colonoscopies appeared first on WIRED.

The Future of Humanity’s Food Supply Is the Hands of AI

The Future of Humanity’s Food Supply Is the Hands of AI

Robots and machine learning algorithms may help usher in a new Green Revolution to keep humans fed on an increasingly mercurial planet. The post The Future of Humanity's Food Supply Is the Hands of AI appeared first on WIRED.

Absurd Creatures: Three-Foot-Wide Crab Will Eat Your Soul and Maybe Also Kittens

Absurd Creatures: Three-Foot-Wide Crab Will Eat Your Soul and Maybe Also Kittens

This crab has everything: wildly powerful claws, the ability to invade your nightmares, and a penchant for coconuts and sometimes kittens. The post Absurd Creatures: Three-Foot-Wide Crab Will Eat Your Soul and Maybe Also Kittens appeared first on WIRED.

Absurd Creatures: The Vicious Fish With a Strike Like You Wouldn’t Believe

Absurd Creatures: The Vicious Fish With a Strike Like You Wouldn’t Believe

The frogfish is a deceptively vicious hunter that strikes in just 1/6,000th of a second. Check out this week's episode of Absurd Creatures to learn more! The post Absurd Creatures: The Vicious Fish With a Strike Like You Wouldn't Believe appeared first on WIRED.

This? Oh It’s Nothing. Just a Terrifying Robotic Mermaid

This? Oh It’s Nothing. Just a Terrifying Robotic Mermaid

Of all the designs to choose from for a remotely operated underwater vehicle, you might think a humanoid would be the silliest to land on. The post This? Oh It's Nothing. Just a Terrifying Robotic Mermaid appeared first on WIRED.

Only Robots Can Visit Deep-Sea Vents. Now You Can—In Glorious VR!

Only Robots Can Visit Deep-Sea Vents. Now You Can—In Glorious VR!

Deep-sea mining outfits are itching to exploit black smoker vents, which are loaded with precious metals like copper. An ROV is recording it for posterity. The post Only Robots Can Visit Deep-Sea Vents. Now You Can—In Glorious VR! appeared first on WIRED.

Absurd Creatures: Hail Hydra, the Incredible, Maybe-Immortal Animal

Absurd Creatures: Hail Hydra, the Incredible, Maybe-Immortal Animal

The hydra's got kind of a jellyfish thing going on, with tentacles it uses to snag prey. But it can live a really, really long time. The post Absurd Creatures: Hail Hydra, the Incredible, Maybe-Immortal Animal appeared first on WIRED.